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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Norse. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Norse at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Kentucky as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Norse.</li><li>Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Colonels dropped their home opener to South Alabama, 70-64, on Friday, November 8th. Nicholls, who were -5.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Nicholls scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points as well. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nicholls struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.</p> <p>Ike Cornish and Myles Corey each scored 18 points, with Cornish hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Corey was 0-5 from deep but added 8 assists. Brian Myles and Dylan Fasoyiro both contributed 17 points, with Myles shooting 60% overall and 75% from three.</p><p>Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels' defense held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, as they connected on 22 of 63 attempts. Nicholls was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with only 10 makes on 27 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nicholls allowed 12 threes on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Nicholls gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Norse?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Norse faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they took on Purdue on the road. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, Northern Kentucky fell short, losing 72-50. They not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Northern Kentucky trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 122, which was under the 147.5-point line.</p><p>Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.8% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.1%, and they managed 15 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Fletcher Loyer was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall, finishing with 16 points and 4 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points, shooting 80.0% from the field.</p><p>Despite Northern Kentucky's defensive struggles, they allowed 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts (18/29).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws (64%).</p>

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Nobody really remembers this, but Oral Roberts University, named for the famed evangelist, once made it into the Elite Eight. That was back in 1974. We are not altogether sure they can do it again, but they have a chance to make it to the Sweet 16. And that can happen if they can get past the Florida Gators, who came into the Big Dance with a team that perhaps isn't among the best they've fielded.

The difference here is that ORU is coming off a huge first-round upset, and they might still be reading those press clippings as they try to pull another surprise.

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NCAA Tournament @ Indianapolis
ORAL ROBERTS GOLDEN EAGLES vs. FLORIDA GATORS, 7:45 PM ET (Tru TV)

NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: Florida -8.5 / Total 148.5

Undoubtedly Florida has standout talent. And they played in a good league. But the SEC was in no way on the level of the Big Ten or Big 12.

Some folks are saying that the Big Ten is not what it was cracked up to be, judging from the losses by teams like Purdue and Ohio State. ORU took the measure of the Buckeyes on Friday, and they did so in a rather unorthodox manner.

We say that because the Golden Eagles got 59 of their 75 points from just two people. Kevin Obanor had 30 points, while Max Abmas added 29. When you got beyond those two, Oral Roberts got just six total field goals from the rest of the team. But the other guys obviously didn't crumble; they committed just six turnovers and also held Ohio State to just five out of 23 from beyond the three-point arc.

On the season, Abmas was the nation's leading scorer, averaging 24.2 points per game. Obanor came in with 18.2 ppg. These guys can really drain it from long range. Abmas was 43.5% accurate, while Obanor is 45.3% and Kareem Thompson shot 41.5%. And ORU isn't shy about shooting triples, as that constitutes 41% of their attempts. On top of that, the Golden Eagles don't turn the ball over very often (15th in offensive turnover percentage). And they are the best free throw shooting team in the country (82.4%), so they aren't going to leave many points on the table.

Yes, ORU was blown out by the likes of Missouri and Oklahoma. But they also hung pretty tight with Wichita State and Oklahoma State. They're not intimidated in the least.

And have we mentioned they can really shoot?

In most categories, Florida is solid, although there isn't much special to be seen. Well, except that they are up near the top in terms of their ability to defend three-pointers (just 30.5%). This presents a problem for ORU. So does the presence of 6-11 center Colin Castleton, who had 19 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against Virginia Tech in Friday's overtime win. You may see Florida's offense moving a little more inside.

We think that Oral Roberts has enough firepower to come in through the back door. But it wouldn't be surprising if Florida really made them work for those shots. Remember that the Gators were "under" the total going into overtime the other day, and that means they have played nine out of the last ten that way - in regulation time, that is. That may be the primary way we go here.

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NCAA Basketball Betting -- Oral Roberts needs long-range marksmen to step up vs. Florida

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